Fixer vs closer

The differences between fixers and closers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a fixer, becoming a closer takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a fixer has an average salary of $44,024, which is higher than the $29,291 average annual salary of a closer.

The top three skills for a fixer include production machines, safety rules and mechanical problems. The most important skills for a closer are customer service, cleanliness, and punctuality.

Fixer vs closer overview

	Fixer	Closer
Yearly salary	$44,024	$29,291
Hourly rate	$21.17	$14.08
Growth rate	14%	4%
Number of jobs	538	7,560
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 35%
Average age	48	45
Years of experience	2	6

Fixer vs closer salary

Fixers and closers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fixer	Closer
Average salary	$44,024	$29,291
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $54,000	Between $20,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Greece, NY
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	GPAC
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between fixer and closer education

There are a few differences between a fixer and a closer in terms of educational background:

	Fixer	Closer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	University of Pennsylvania

Fixer vs closer demographics

Here are the differences between fixers' and closers' demographics:

	Fixer	Closer
Average age	48	45
Gender ratio	Male, 80.4% Female, 19.6%	Male, 45.0% Female, 55.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 3.6% White, 69.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 6.1% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	2%	8%

Differences between fixer and closer duties and responsibilities

Fixer example responsibilities.

Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.

Closer example responsibilities.

Time management and organization skills to effectively prioritize multiple objectives and achieve volume goals.
Process conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans, clearing conditions before submission.
Clear property conditions for insurance and title on all FHA, VA and USDA loans.
Submit information to mortgage insurance carriers, FHA, VA, FHLMC, and FNMA for workout alternatives to foreclosure.
Coordinate with foreclosure and eviction and litigation teams to ensure properties are in transferable condition prior to closing.
Prepare high volume of loan closing packages under a variety of loan programs including conventional, FHA and VA.

Fixer vs closer skills

Common fixer skills

Production Machines, 35%
Safety Rules, 27%
Mechanical Problems, 11%
Assembly Line, 10%
Routine Maintenance, 6%
Textile, 6%

Common closer skills

Customer Service, 42%
Cleanliness, 31%
Punctuality, 8%
Dependability, 4%
Food Orders, 4%
Work Ethic, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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